How to Motivate Children and Get Them to Accomplish More!
First,
you must understand that each child is unique and what may motivate one child
may not work at all on another child. One statement that clearly is true for
all children - They need your love, attention, support, and encouragement to
succeed. They need your guidance and will look at your life when making
decisions about theirs! Your home has to be a place of stability, strong
values, and of course a place where they can have fun!
What are some
of the things I can do to help motivate my young child?
Ensure
that the environment that they live in is stable and secure A home that is
free of infighting, television that is kept to a minimum, and a place where reading
is a priority will all help to set a tone in which a child can grow and
prosper. What can I do to make a difference in my childs life?
1.
Play with your children
Take time to talk to them, not just to be there.
2.
Be Creative
Help them build things, draw pictures, and encourage them.
3.
Demonstrate your Love
Tell them regularly that you love them.
4.
Set Standards
It is important that you learn to say no. Children need to understand limits
and the stability of understanding what the rules are.
5.
Develop Goals
Have your child write down some of activities they want to accomplish.
Challenge them, but make the goals attainable.
6.
Memories
This is the time to give them memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy your
time together.
7.
Set aside time for the family to be together Dinnertime is a great place to enjoy
family time. Talk and listen to what they have to say.
8.
Be open and honest with them - This will help to insure that they are open and honest
with you.
9.
Teach them proper manners at a young age - Always say please and thank you.
10. Share with them stories about
your childhood - Let
then know you experienced a lot of the same things
they have.
11.
Make sure they know how proud you are of them and their
accomplishments - Your encouragement and support will let
them know how much you care.
As they get older
12. Be involved in their lives Attend sporting events, have
discussions with teachers, help with homework, Make sure they know you care
about their future.
13. Reward them for their
accomplishments Good
Grades = More Privileges. Finishing household chores = later bedtime.
14. Demonstrate that you trust
them Let them make
some of their own mistakes and then offer your assistance.
15. Let them be themselves They are unique individuals.
16. Build
on their strengths - Do not focus
too much on their weaknesses. Stay positive!